Quill Stems! // Paul Brodie's Shop

[@I3ene1]

I normally never comment but it is great to see you back in your shop doing what you love :)

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you very much!

[@domenicomonteleone3055]

​@@paulbrodie Paul Happy Easter to you and Mitch ❤❤❤❤

[@Maik1968]

Dear Paul, you look quite good. As I told you, I was stemcell transplanted in 2002 and know about it. I wish you a nice Eastern 🐣 and thank you for this interesting video. Greetings from Germany 😘😘👍💪🌞🍀

[@paulbrodie]

@@Maik1968 Thanks Maik. I hope my stem cell transplant works as well for me as it has for you... All the best to you!...

[@paulbrodie]

@@domenicomonteleone3055 Happy Easter!

[@kevingambrell]

Made me smile. I think about my workshop and the piles of jigs and fixtures iv made over 40 years. Not one bugger knows what they are for apart from me. Its like having a special pile of secrets! LOL

[@paulbrodie]

Sounds good to me!

[@korobuildschannel597]

Every new snippet from the shop is nothing less than a gift for the (my) heart. Masterful work, as always.

[@paulbrodie]

Wow, thank you!

[@Hoggdoc1946]

Paul so glad to see you back in the shop.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you. It's good to be back in the shop!

[@madmax2506]

a pleasure and an honour to watch you working. great channel , many thanks for sharing 👌👌👍👍

[@paulbrodie]

Mad Max, thank you for watching and commenting....

[@KM-jo3wh]

What a joy and privilege to watch these videos, thank you! Chapeau!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you KM....

[@1924ab]

Paul you are a master at building jigs and Mitch that was fantastic video work of the welding process’s. I always learn more every time I watch. Thank you.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks William :)

[@jlacc1]

Keep on tacking and we'll keep on watching.. love your works and your shop Paul..

[@paulbrodie]

Very good :)

[@joell439]

Great to watch the master at work. Paul, you’re looking good and stronger every episode. Never stop moving. Thanks Mitch for producing another awesome episode. 👍👍😎👍👍

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks 👍 we appreciate your comments!

[@tommontgomery2674]

I used to make small batches of close tolerance parts to the tenths on the lathe that were very tedious and that I needed to heat treat. Then we got a Dedtru centerless grinding attachment for a small surface grinder we had. Worked like a champ! I got to where I could just rough out a lot of parts quickly then finish them on the grinder. I even could grind tiny parts (that I would lose if I dropped) to a shoulder or step. .. It changed the way I worked in the shop.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Tom. Good comments...

[@markboyes6186]

Great mendors are gentle and strong. I enjoy your insights and knowledge.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you kindly!

[@xpndblhero5170]

23:39 - You'll never see someone who enjoys their job as much as he does right here.... He has as much passion for building bikes as he does for teaching us about how to build bikes. Thank you Paul for all the wisdom and Thank You Mitch for making a video for us.... 😊❤️👍

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you :)

[@xpndblhero5170]

@@paulbrodie - No thank you.... You are one of the reasons I want to get a welder and start building stuff. Well, it's very motivating but also kind of annoying because you make it look so easy and I know it's not.... I guess that will come w/ experience when I can actually afford a welder and start practicing again. 😁👍

[@paulbrodie]

@@xpndblhero5170 Get a welder and start practicing...

[@paulbrodie]

@@xpndblhero5170 I hope you get a welder and start practicing again...

[@billholmes6639]

I can't believe how many clever little jigs you have come up with, you're truly a mastercraftsman!

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Bill. Yes, jigs and fixtures make life in the shop so much easier :)

[@murdoc6501]

Genius stuff here! Go Paul and crew, thank you and keep moving forward!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you very much! Yes, good to keep moving forward....

[@fernandodossantosmusica]

super amazing paul

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Fernando...

[@halvinfernandez3074]

12:40 here are more tricks than the batman belt! very good video and thanks for showing what is not seen in books

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Halvin....

[@TL243]

Wow. True craftsmanship.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you very much!

[@yourphilosophunculist482]

Thank you for sharing! Best to you Paul (Mitch too)!

[@paulbrodie]

Same to you!

[@OddJobFix]

Brilliant. Thank you for the finite details. Fixture master you are.

[@framolon3708]

Wonderful Paul!

[@bbarber6845]

Always a good day of watching when you have a torch in hand!

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks!

[@tarouyamada2686]

We are lucky to have Paul walking us through, to be able to witness such a production process without having to worry about any problem solving. Seeing the tips, tricks, tools and jigs being used, it's fascinating 🤙

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you very much!

[@Alanbataar]

Hello Paul, Mitch. As always, thanks for the video. Paul, you are quite gifted at jigs and fixtures. I learn something every time I watch your videos.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks 👍 Alan :)

[@marcelpfeiffer6587]

Great to see a real legend at work! I'm deeply impressed. Thanks for sharing.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Marcel :)

[@tomfortson2684]

Hey, Paul, and Mitch, So great to have you back in the saddle again, Paul! I'm really enjoying watching you work your magic on the stems! I love the way you develop fixtures that help you with more than one task each. So cool! Glad I was able to see this lesson! Rooting for you, Paul...

[@paulbrodie]

Many thanks!

[@criticalmass181]

Great to see you getting back into the swing of things, Paul. Take care.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Marty...

[@jcnpresser]

I love how you guys make tig welding and fillet brazing look so easy. Then I try to tig wells and I constantly keep taking the tungsten for a swim. Takes me forever, and it never looks the same.

[@paulbrodie]

Yes, I know that sometimes I make it look easy.... Thanks for watching!

[@brianhagan4728]

Paul & Mitch; great videos. After watching each video, I want to retire and go work for a frame builder again. I miss making things in a machine shop, and building bikes.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks 👍

[@markne4854]

Dear Paul and Mitch, thank you so much for this fascinating video. It's great to see how much satisfaction you derive from such attention to detail and mechanical ingenuity. Best wishes, Mark

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Mark...

[@turtlecrawford6468]

Wow Paul you are such a great teacher! Thanks for capturing Mitch!

[@paulbrodie]

Wow, thanks!

[@yodasbff3395]

Good to see you back in the shop working. I never realized how much work went into something like a bicycle stem. Your jigs and fixtures are as nice and impressive as your final product. Beautiful workmanship. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks for watching and commenting...

[@felixjackson2670]

Great to see you again. Your work is uplifting to see. In our ‘modern’ world of computers and A.I. ..human mastery is sadly lacking. I find your projects fascinating and inspiring. Love the way you explain whilst working. Hope your health blossoms as you regain strength and inspiration.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Felix. Yes, my health is getting better and I'm putting on weight. All good :)

[@johnpublic168]

Watching the frame brazers at arch motors in England. They would go around the tube junction nugging the torch controls as they went making a perfect braze in appearance width and heigth.

[@lancehatch4475]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and talent. There is a lot of value in these videos. Get well soon.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Lance. I am well :)

[@danmartin3522]

good to see you up and doiing the things you love. best wishs Dan

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Dan!

[@framolon3708]

It's incredible the way you do things!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Fra :)

[@JustinG1962]

Always a good use for used All Bran boxes.

[@paulbrodie]

Good eye! Now I have oatmeal for breakfast...

[@gjrarthmanuelssn1744]

Good to see a new video!!! What a craftmentship!!! Gerard, from Spain

[@paulbrodie]

Greetings to Spain :)

[@proto57]

I'll never be making a quill stem, nor many of the other bits and pieces you create: But I learn so many techniques and skills from watching you at work, which have and will be very valuable to me in the future when making a million other things. And even if there are methods I don't ever happen to use, it's just damned fun to watch you do it! Thanks as always... Rich.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Rich. Appreciate your comments!

[@peteryoomla156]

Thank you Paul and Mitch for the video you two make every time. Both masters in their own field.

[@paulbrodie]

You bet! Thanks Peter...

[@InvisibleFace]

I am very glad to see you! Favorite job is what helping my dad between cancer treatments. It's nice to see you doing what you love. Thanks for continuing to share your knowledge!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you...

[@MegaTubescreamer]

hya dynamic duo, 😊, that is a serious batch of work paul, you explained the tig and braze method very clearly ,a kind of belt and braces strengthening where its needed ploy !👍 the details that matter,thats genius and the camera work is just as much appreciated, thanks mitch, for another solidly fabricated episode !

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks 👍 for watching and commenting!

[@jumpfortyfour9965]

hope your health improves paul god bless you this world needs you kind regards

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you kindly...

[@Noote54]

Thanks, I never considered the complexity of a bicycle till now

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you :)

[@jdsstegman]

Things made to perfection takes time. I can see why your done making them. But they are worth the price.

[@constantinehatzis2807]

Beautiful work!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you so much 😀

[@jwill9637]

Thank you both for the great content. Thank you thank you!

[@paulbrodie]

And thank you too!

[@Metal-Possum]

All of my favourite bikes have quill stems except one. Not to mention there's a good supply of cartridge bearing threaded headsets these days without needing a Chris King budget. Old bikes can still be good fun.

[@paulbrodie]

Nothing wrong with old mountain bikes. They were the Original Gravel Bikes after all.... :)

[@Metal-Possum]

@@paulbrodie I've been reading about the Rough Stuff Fellowship over in the UK. They were doing some crazy things on drop bar bikes as early as the 1950's. There's some excellent photos too, including some pringled wheels and such. I'm just glad the Americans were able to offer us balloon tyres so we could do the job better.

[@eos777]

This is art. Thank you again for another interesting and beautiful video.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you :)

[@zaferince1440]

Hey Paul we love you….nice to see you…keep going

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you!

[@lukadude7335]

Really nice Workflow!

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks!

[@michaelrandle4128]

You really are a master fabricator Paul, it’s a pleasure to watch and better still you are rightly proud of your work. Regards from across the pond,

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Michael...

[@gordonhenagar6652]

Masterfully done Paul, you make doing good work look easy, sometimes I can do well and sometimes not, you always inspire me sir.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Gordon...

[@karlalton3170]

Your like me Paul loads of jig's for different jobs 😁 great job buddy 😁😁🤘🤘

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks 👍 I do like my jigs and fixtures!

[@SupriYanto-zo3pi]

Mantap PAK 👍👍👍

[@paulbrodie]

Not sure what that all means but thanks....

[@tednruth453]

Fascinating as ever 😊

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you :)

[@martinslennon]

Amazing, more tutorials or maybe inspirational videos! The ICR centre drill support apparatus is brilliant as well! Thanks for sharing this incredible work!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Martin :)

[@mith5168]

Another good show Paul and Mitch… I noticed that your torch setting varies a bit, but primarily stays a “reducing flame”…can you speak to how you manipulate the gas settings to get the heat / oxygen content at the right point for both the nickel silver and bronze rod braze. Masterful job BTW on managing the puddle!

[@paulbrodie]

I do not know what a "reducing flame" is... I use a neutral flame, not oxidizing, not carburizing. When the flame is too hot I turn it down a little. When the flame is too cool I turn it up a little. There is no big secret here. The same flame works well for preheat, nickel silver, and fillet brazing. Once I get the flame set nicely I rarely adjust it. Thanks for watching :)

[@tomthompson7400]

Always a joy to watch your work.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Tom :)

[@TroodosPoolGuy]

Some great close up footage of the brazing! And Paul, you are, without doubt, the coolest dude on KZbin!

[@paulbrodie]

Wow, thanks!

[@TheUncleRuckus]

Great video as always Paul! 👍👍

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks :)

[@tiffinthyme5822]

Hello Paul, it’s a joy to watch you solder and braze, it really is. TIG welding is your specialty too! You know your not bad at this game!!!! It’s great to see you looking and sounding so good. Best wishes Kevin.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Kevin. Good to hear from you :)

[@robertstewart7744]

Nice job as always. I have a victor J-28 torch that I use on sheet metal welding its great.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Robert. I suggest a toast to the J28 torch! :)

[@sebastian_j]

Heck Paul, I'm so glad to see you back, first on the neglected Romax (that was one nice job, your skills are untouched) and now here 🎉

[@paulbrodie]

Many thanks! We seem to be Bingeing on Bicycles for now, so we'll see how long we can keep that up :)

[@BH.22.]

Mitch, awesome work with changing between the brazing filter and normal lens. 😍 It looks so seamless and it feels like I'm not missing out anything. Nice to see you both back in action! 🙂Greetings from Germany, Ben

[@BH.22.]

Happy Easter! 🐰

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Ben. Yes, Mitch is good with the filters...

[@blacksupra10]

wow that is some hours in fixtures.

[@paulbrodie]

Yes I have a lot of fixtures.....

[@Ronsonic]

You really are a fussy framebuilder. Love following along with your thought processes. Don't think there's a single aspect of building that you don't consider every step.

[@paulbrodie]

Yes I am a fussy framebuilder. I really do consider every little detail. This all started when I was learning to build frames. I was such a novice and Ritchey, even though he was miles away in a different country, was a huge influence. I would always think, "How would Tom do this?"

[@thinkpadBentnoseTheBlind]

I love this video ! I was literally just scrounging all my quill stems for a build. so hard to find 0 rise quills that are not way too long.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you!

[@LightBranches]

Your jigs are just a thing a beauty!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you :)

[@millarfarewell5343]

I just love this. The idea of Tig welding the joint for strength and brazing over it for appearance is a great idea. Paul, you look like you/re enjoying yourself. Enjoy the coffee and by the way who gets the third coffee?

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks 👍 Millar. There is only me and Mitch. That was Mitch is the video. He wasn't supposed to be in it, but there he is...

[@TanBoiIndustries]

Great to see you back and hopefully on the mend!

[@paulbrodie]

Yes, I am mending.

[@TanBoiIndustries]

@@paulbrodie prayers going your way!

[@paulbrodie]

@@TanBoiIndustries Thank you!

[@LukaszRychel-d1u]

same here, awesome stem Man:)

[@Stuff-i-Like]

I wish Paul's shop was near me, love to volunteer, an avid cyclist with some fitting and turning experience plus an engineering mindset.

[@paulbrodie]

That's very nice you would be willing to volunteer. No opportunities happening this year, but thanks...

[@Stuff-i-Like]

@@paulbrodie yes, I love being in small machine shops building stuff esp' stuff I like, push bikes, e-bikes, motorcycles, cars, helo's etc ta. Spent some time at BHP Port Waratah, Newcastle NSW, my first job, Mech Eng Degree Trainee, in industrial Machine Shops, Fitting n Turning, metal casting etc good days. Now I'm getting into 3D - CAD Inventor, Printing, Additive Manufacturing, all good stuff, enjoy.

[@Stuff-i-Like]

Coffee for me now, I'll keep watching, and slowly conjuring the design of my next bike, gravel / road type.

[@paulbrodie]

@@Stuff-i-Like Good for you. I sold my MTB frame and fork, so now I am figuring out my gravel bike....

[@jobkneppers]

Paul, you're a true hero to me and I learned a lot from you. Your new look breaks my heart a little and I I hope you're doing well. All the best, Job PS: the datasheet on the nickel-silver rod mentions that each individual rod is laser marked. So read the rod 🔍

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you, I will. I am doing well. Chemo caused my hair to fall out, but it should start to grow in the next while. Don't worry!

[@104ducati]

@@paulbrodie ....and I thought it was all that coffee....

[@paulbrodie]

@@104ducati Wrong...

[@weedmanwestvancouverbc9266]

You neglected to mention the fairly rare Evolution quill size, 1 1/4", pioneered by Ritchey

[@paulbrodie]

It was actually Gary Fisher who came up with the 1 1/4" size, but the industry largely ignored him...

[@weedmanwestvancouverbc9266]

@paulbrodie I only know this because I have a tandem mountain bike I bought, and it had this size on it. I want I wanted to go to a more modern size of bar I had to get an adapter for it. BTW, I did finally manage to find a bike with S &S couplers on it. Somebody sold me a Touring bike by Naked Bike on Quadra, who I believe is somebody that you taught to weld.

[@Lisbikes]

Thanks

[@M5150]

I’m curious, why didn’t you use a 3/8” endmill to cut the holes for the cable routing instead of using a center drill?

[@paulbrodie]

They only make 3/8" endmills so long, and they are more flexible than a 3/8" centredrill.. The 3/8" centrdrill works just fine...and is much cheaper...

[@WireWeHere]

Quill be another interesting video.

[@paulbrodie]

Are you delivering a Pun?

[@MAFZ1200]

Let's gooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!! Paul and Mich!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@paulbrodie]

Aaaaaaaalright!!!!

[@lelandnightingale]

Beautiful work and a treat to follow along as usual. How much would one of these go for and any chance you'd do a threadless version?

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Leland. These stems sold for $300, no paint, no hardware. I am retired and do not make stems any more...

[@lelandnightingale]

@@paulbrodie I suspected this might be the case. Like my mom though, retirement doesn't seem to mean working any less hard but hopefully just on the things you enjoy. Wish I lived out west so I could stop by the bike swap. Always love to watch you fabricating in your shop and your down to earth attitude towards it (and the armchair machinist commenters).

[@paulbrodie]

@@lelandnightingale I am trying to be retired, but it is not easy. I do not have enough time to do all the things I want to do...

[@starcarrier1874]

Interesting stuff. Enjoyed watching the brazing technique most. The close-up torch work is very helpful. Can the brazing rod be used to drag the molten puddle where you want it, or does that just cause more problems?

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you. Yes, you are exactly correct. The brazing rod can be used to drag, or at least "encourage the flow" of the brazing puddle. I do this a lot. It's a very useful technique.

[@kevinjohnston4512]

I wish I was half as talented as you are. I can do a lot of things but not real well. But I do. That makes me feel good. Remember always stay strong. I'm 11 years cancer-free.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Kevin. I hope I get to be cancer free as long as you. There is also a mental component to talent. Many years ago I was a sloppy brazer. Then I decided I wanted to be better, and after making that decision, and focussing on the task at hand, I did get better... You can do that too :)

[@dougpersell8776]

Paul you need to engrave all your fixtures so someday a 100 years from now someone will know what they were for. I like the close ups of brazing and silver soldering a real art. Thanks

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Doug!

[@BIZRZKYKK]

Hope you’re doing good!

[@paulbrodie]

I am doing quite well, thank you!

[@bigc7t]

Why or what's the point of the brazing? Would it be stronger to just tig weld the parts together? Sorry I'm not a welder.. it's seems that brazing is becoming one of those lost arts? But is there a reason for brazing on top of the tig weld? Thanks

[@edpretty8344]

Paul, what are the differences in nickle silver and silver solder that would cause you to use one over the other? Or are they even comparable?

[@paulbrodie]

Primarily the melting temperature. Nickel silver is stronger in certain applications. Silver solder is a LOT more expensive....

[@henrimoore6890]

How come you braze everything

[@paulbrodie]

Henri, it's not true...I don't braze everything. Look at some of our other videos. I do a lot of Tig welding too. It just depends on the application and how I feel...

[@donhuebert9151]

I don't know if you saw this but there is a good article about Ross Metcalf in this month's BCCM newsletter.

[@paulbrodie]

Well Don,... I have never even heard of Ross Metcalf. I must really be out of touch!

[@SebastianAlvarez-nk4hr]

Te quiero mucho Paul Brodie

[@donabresch]

Paul, How do i get on the list for a stem!?

[@paulbrodie]

Don, the stems are all pre-sold, and I am not making any more, sorry...

[@galenkehler]

Gotta learn to make your own, tx5ry5fy5l (if that is your real name, idk) 😊

[@DugGLe55FuR]

Why don't you turn the tube down on a lathe, and use a tailstock to stop it flexing? do you need a smoother surface than a lathe could make?

[@paulbrodie]

Yes, I want a very smooth surface because I am a very fussy fabricator. It is very hard to take off .003" (the thickness of a human hair...) and have it smooth and look good on a lathe. Grinding is the way to go.

[@johnb5519]

It's almost a shame to cover up the nice tig welds. Beautiful job on the brazing. Is that what makes them sell so well?

[@paulbrodie]

Not many folks are making quill stems these days....

[@PatFarrellKTM]

Another great video. For most of the video, I thought your T shirt said "Paul Brodie's SHOD" as the fold hid the bottom of the last letter. I was going to ask if a shod was a special kind of fish from your part of Canada.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Pat. Yes, I had a wardrobe malfunction. No assistant to tell me I had a big wrinkle in my T-shirt...

[@PatFarrellKTM]

@@paulbrodie Yeah, your assistant has to spend a lot more time on makeup since you switched away from your Sasquatch hairstyle 🙂

[@paulbrodie]

@@PatFarrellKTM My hair all fell out from a big dose of Chemo. I did not have a choice...

[@PatFarrellKTM]

@@paulbrodie Yeah, I knew that when I first saw the new look in an earlier video. But I'm going to maintain that it was a just a new look. No matter what you have on your head, I love your videos.

[@paulbrodie]

@@PatFarrellKTM Thanks Pat...

[@1crazypj]

It stated on the spec sheet, Do not use on ferrous metals Is there a reason not to as I've heard of it being done for decades?

[@paulbrodie]

Do not use what on ferrous metals?

[@SedatedPigeon]

can I order a stem signed by Paul for display? it's a work of art

[@paulbrodie]

Sorry Eddie, this batch is sold out and there will be no more. I am retired :)

[@camojoe2]

Too bad we don't live closer, now that I'm retired, I'd love to be your toolmaker😀 How is your stem cell therapy working out? Regards, Duck

[@paulbrodie]

I've never had a toolmaker... I had complications from my transplant and ended up in hospital for 10 days. I am doing well now though :)

[@marksun.7861]

👨‍🏭👨‍🏭👨‍🏭👨‍🏭👨‍🏭👍🏻

[@herbwhitmore4482]

Hey Paul you look smarter without the hair , although you might need it up there in Canada , gotta keep the noggin warm , eh

[@paulbrodie]

I didn't have a choice. It all fell out...

[@leondown6869]

17 stems and what do you get?... another day older and deeper in debt...apologies to Ernie Ford

[@paulbrodie]

You've got it wrong Leon. I am not in debt.

[@Finnspin_unicycles]

Is there a good way to shorten a quill stem without proper machining tools? As a shorter person that likes small frames, I'd love to lower the stem on my steel roadbike a bit, but it's bottomed out and I haven't found anything that both looks decent and fits better.

[@paulbrodie]

You would need frame building skills for that project. I would not suggest it as a first project. Sounds like you need a custom stem...